REHABILITATION TEACHER FOR THE BLIND III - OAHU (ADJUSTMENT SECTION)

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services invites applications for a Rehabilitation Specialist in the Vocational Rehabilitation division, focused on Services for the Blind. You will assess needs and provide individual and group instruction in personal care, home management, and communication skills to clients who are blind, low vision, or deaf-blind in a day rehabilitation setting.

Join a professional team, contribute to independent living goals, and help clients prepare for competitive

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
• One year of progressively responsible professional work experience serving individuals with disabilities.
• Experience in rehabilitation instruction for blind or visually impaired.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs and abilities and provide individual and group instruction in personal care, home management, and communication skills.
• Work as part of a professional team in a day rehabilitation center setting.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to other branches and organizations working with individuals with disabilities.

Skills

Individual instruction

Group instruction

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Recruitment Number DHS 26-06 This position is with the State of Hawaii, Department of Human Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Services for the Blind Branch, Adjustment Section, located in Honolulu, Oahu.

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number DHS 26-06 This position is with the State of Hawaii, Department of Human Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Services for the Blind Branch, Adjustment Section, located in Honolulu, Oahu. This job posting will remain open until 25 applications are received. Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.

Salary

$5,107.00 - $6,221.00 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)

Note

Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications and other relevant factors.

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this delegated recruitment to the Department of Human Services, Human Resources Office.

Duties Summary

The purpose of this position is to assess the need and abilities for and provide individual and group instruction in personal care and home management, and communication skills, as part of a professional team in a day rehabilitation center setting, to consumers referred by the Counseling Section who are blind, low vision, or deaf-blind, and need these services to prepare for, secure, retain, regain or advance in competitive integrated employment or to assist them in functioning more independently in the home and community. The position also provides consultation and technical assistance to other branches, individuals, and organizations who work with individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education Requirement

Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

Excess work experience as described under General or Specialized Experience, below, or any other responsible administrative, professional or analytical work experience which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge, skills and abilities.

The education or experience background must also demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically..

General Experience

One (1) year of progressively responsible professional work experience providing direct services to individuals with disabilities which provided knowledge and understanding of the implications of disabling conditions and the effect of disability on the behavior and personality of individuals.

Specialized Experience

One (1) year of progressively responsible professional work experience providing rehabilitation instruction to blind or visually impaired individuals in one or more subject areas or topics such as communication, personal management, home management, activities of daily living, recreation or leisure activities, etc.

At least one (1) year of this experience must have been comparable in difficulty, depth, and scope of work experience at the next lower level in State service.

Substitutions Allowed

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Special Education may be substituted for all the General Experience.
• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in teaching the blind may be substituted for all the General Experience and one (1) year of the Specialized Experience.
• Excess Specialized Experience may be substituted for the General Experience on a month-for-month basis.

Quality Of Experience

Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualifications for a position. The applicant’s overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.

Other Information

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call [phone] for assistance.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (pslf) Program

To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Electronic Notification To Applicants

The Department of Human Services (DHS) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

Testing Information

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held .

In‑person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in‑person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

For further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the DHS Human Resources Office's Levels of Review.

Agency

Department of Human Services

1390 Miller Street, Room 202

Honolulu, Hawaii 96809-0339

Inquiries About This Recruitment May Be Directed To

DHS // Human Resources Office // Recruitment and Examination Staff

Ph: [phone]